Description: DREAMS LEARN AND PLAY is a Group Child Care Home in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were all lacking initial health assessments within the 90 days that the regulatory suspension requires. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Initial health assessments have all been obtained. In the future all new enrollments will have their initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2020-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking a posted menu for what is provided to the children. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Menu was hung and a copy was provided to Certification Representative. In the future the weekly menu will be posted at all times. |
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| 2019-05-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an agreement that was lacking the persons to whom the child can be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Information was included on the emergency contact and the parents signed. In the future all documents will be completed entirely. |
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| 2019-05-15 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking written consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The form has been signed by the parent. In the future all forms will be signed off on. |
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| 2019-05-15 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an Emergency Contact Form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All addresses were entered. In the future forms will be completed in their entirely. |
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| 2019-05-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The child has a current health assessment in their file. In the future all new children will have a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2, both preschool aged children, contain Health Assessments that are more than 12 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Health Assessment forms have been updated. File will have all completed information in the future. |
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| 2019-05-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 all contain immunization records that are lacking the annual flu vaccine. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) File has been updated with proper documentation. In the future all paperwork will be turned in before it is due. |
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| 2019-05-15 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking signed permission for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) File was signed. In the future all documents will be signed upon enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-15 | Renewal | 3280.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking written documentation of fire drills occurring at least every 60 days. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Fire Drill has been posted and updated. In the future I will make sure all fire drills are conducted every 60 days and recorded. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen in the drawer all the way to the right, empty plastic garbage bags were observed that were accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The bags were immediately removed and placed out of reach of children. In the future all empty plastic bags will be placed out of the reach of children. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The main room was lacking a posted Emergency Transportation plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The emergency transportation plan had fallen down and was immediately posted back up in the main area. In the future an emergency transportation plan will be posted in each child care space. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking a 6 month update of their fee agreement. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent signed the emergency contact and financial agreement showing that there were no updates at this time. In the future the provider will ensure all children's paperwork are updated every six months. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the back Mickey Room the strip at the door holding down the carpet was coming up causing a tripping hazard as well as a sharp end. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The strip at the door was repaired and tacked back down. In the future all surfaces will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2017-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment in the facility was not labled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Rest equipment has been labeled with each child's name. In the future each child will have their own mat labeled with their name. |
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